Only 42 projects approved from 11,475 Youth Fund applications

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Out of 11,475 applications received from all 14 regions for the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF), only 42 successful projects are set to benefit from the government-backed financial rollout initiative.

Each region has three projects that will benefit from the fund.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledges support for green schemes

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said she will do everything in her power to ensure that the difficulties experienced by green schemes are addressed. 

The President is on a mission to make sure that the country feeds itself and is asking for everyone to play their part. 

Namibia backs early childhood development

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The Namibian government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing early childhood development.

It is against this background that the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare relaunched the Right Start Programme, which underscores the importance of nurturing children from an early age.

San parents encouraged to support children to remain in school

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Ohangwena Regional Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga has encouraged the parents of children from vulnerable communities, especially the San community, to ensure that their children remain in school while the government is trying by all means to provide them with basic necessities. 

VP Witbooi pledges support for children with disabilities

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Vice President Lucia Witbooi has committed to serving children living with disabilities at the Sunshine Centre at Walvis Bay.

The Sunshine Centre, also known as the Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre, is one of the few hubs for children with disabilities.

Zambezi farmers seek government aid after lightning kills cattle

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Farmers in the Zambezi Region are appealing for government support following the devastating loss of their cattle to lightning strikes.

For many of these farmers, cattle are their primary source of livelihood, and the recent incidents have left them in urgent need of assistance to recover.

Ariamsvlei residents seek economic growth

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Ariamsvlei is a border town in the ||Kharas Region and home to around 500 residents.

Despite its significance as a border with South Africa along the national B3 road, residents there feel overlooked in terms of development and support.